The PAYE RTI automatic penalty regime came into force for large employers late last year, but the first penalty notices will only be issued this January. Samantha Mann, senior policy & research officer at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, discusses the changes and how to avoid such fines

A new group has been set up to pioneer Integrated Reporting across different types of public sector organisations to help demonstrate its application and share experience. CIPFA’s technical manager John Maddocks reports

Despite the government’s efforts, cases of fraud and error continue to cost the taxpayer billions. A recent report by Business Intelligence Software firm SAS explains how improved data management can combat this behaviour

The UK public sector is losing £20.6 billion a year to fraud. Joined up thinking is needed to help the Government reduce this figure, says Steve Mound, group chief operating officer, Cabot Credit Management and spokesman for the Credit Services Association (CSA)

From everyday worries like absenteeism to major threats such as flooding, organisations need to be protected from the risk of damage and loss of business posed by unwanted events. Effective risk management can minimise disruption and help businesses to thrive during times of difficulty